I thought rust went on beyond the normal warranty? Have u called SOA, before u do anything on ur dime?
Rust on cast iron parts on STI?
I have some rust on the cast iron parts like the control arms, struts, hubs and sway connections, bolts etc. Is this anything to be worried about to replace parts or sand of rust to repaint or just rust proofing will be enough?
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Pretty normal for cast iron parts to rust. It's just surface rust and nothing to be worried about. Subaru won't do anything about it.
Re: Re: Rust on cast iron parts on STI?
Surface rust on untreated bare cast iron is normal. You can get it off with an abrasive and spray paint it to keep it from coming back if it bothers you.
Butt posted from my Galaxy Note II
The rust and perforation warrant is for body pannels. IE if the paint flakes off and rusts they will fix it, thats about it.I thought rust went on beyond the normal warranty? Have u called SOA, before u do anything on ur dime?
Surface rust on untreated bare cast iron is normal. You can get it off with an abrasive and spray paint it to keep it from coming back if it bothers you.
Butt posted from my Galaxy Note II
How long would it take for the rust to completely destroy, say the front wheel knuckle if left untreated?
I don't understand when Subaru coats the parts in this black paint but somehow my Canadian winters with salt eats it away? Shouldn't the paint act as a barrier between the water/salt.
I don't understand when Subaru coats the parts in this black paint but somehow my Canadian winters with salt eats it away? Shouldn't the paint act as a barrier between the water/salt.
Surface rust only? A LONG time.
If you're concerned, pull the affected parts, have them bead blasted, and then take them for a good powder coating. You'll be good to go.
If you're concerned, pull the affected parts, have them bead blasted, and then take them for a good powder coating. You'll be good to go.
How can you tell the difference between surface rust and structural rust or whatever you call it?
Just by looking at it mostly, perhaps. Do you have a picture of the affected part?How can you tell the difference between surface rust and structural rust or whatever you call it?
Longer than you will ever own the car. Ford doesn't even bother to paint their rear axles anymore. I admit it was strange to look under my 6 month old Mustang and see every inch of the rear axle coated in red rust but at the end of the day it's just a cosmetic thing.How long would it take for the rust to completely destroy, say the front wheel knuckle if left untreated?
Pitting, or a lack of it.How can you tell the difference between surface rust and structural rust or whatever you call it?
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